Abstract: A curtain wall (ACM) system has vertical mullions and horizontal supports which provide a dry as well as a structural system for non-sequential construction of curtain wall exteriors. Internal gutters offer a failsafe moisture proof system. The horizontal and vertical framework members may be mounted in the reverse orientation for special exterior wall configurations. Individual panels can be replaced without sealants or tear down of neighboring panels. A face support for the thin ACM panels is provided. Thermal expansion is addressed with a floating panel on a track design. Alternate embodiment includes transition frame members having glass and metal panel integral supports, freestanding X-Y sub-frame assemblies, fiber optic outboard channels and novel methods of assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 26, 2001
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2004
Assignee:
Diversified Panel Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven S. Sherman, Richard A. Riddell, Paul A. Riddell
Abstract: A curtain wall (ACM) system has vertical mullions and horizontal supports which provide a dry as well as a structural system for non-sequential construction of curtain wall exteriors. Internal gutters offer a failsafe moisture proof system. The horizontal and vertical framework members may be mounted in the reverse orientation for special exterior wall configurations. Individual panels can be replaced without sealants or tear down of neighboring panels. A face support for the thin ACM panels is provided. Thermal expansion is addressed with a floating panel on a track design.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 14, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 8, 2004
Assignee:
Diversified Panel Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven S. Sherman, Richard A. Riddell, Paul A. Riddell